Opens Monday, October 27, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 1, 2025

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Longwood Arts Project seeks a Bronx-based Curatorial Fellow for a unique opportunity to engage in the implementation of two exhibitions of the Longwood Art Gallery for 2026. These two exhibitions will be presented at distinct venues in the Bronx and Harlem. Each exhibition will feature ten artists. The Curatorial fellow will also have the opportunity to curate a show (maximum four artists) within BCA’s Longwood @ Governors Island Residency Program.

The Curatorial Fellowship program is highly competitive, and offers high-quality, real-world experience and mentorship to an emerging arts professional/curator in the visual arts field. This paid six-month fellowship will allow the Fellow to learn from inspiring BCA staff and creatives in one of the leading non-profit organizations in NYC.

 The Fellowship will run from mid-January 2026 through mid-July 2026, with an estimated commitment of about two days per week, approximately five hours each day.

The Curatorial Fellow will receive a stipend of $4,000.

About the Curatorial Fellowship

The Curatorial Fellow will work closely with the Longwood Arts Project’s Gallery Director to learn the process of curating an exhibition from start to end, and will have a hands-on approach to all the tasks that it entails, from the choice of the theme through the writing of a proposal, the selection of artists and artworks, and the design of the space, as well as administrative functions.

The Curatorial Fellow will have the opportunity to engage with the full process of exhibition-making — from concept development to presentation. The Fellow will participate in artist studio visits, assist with project coordination, and take part in conversations with creatives, vendors, and partner organizations.

Throughout the fellowship, they will deepen their understanding of exhibition design, installation, and documentation, while exploring the themes and artworks on view. The Fellow will also help create meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and the broader arts community of the Bronx, gaining valuable insight into the vibrant cultural landscape that shapes it.

Eligibility Requirements

Geographic location

The Curatorial Fellow must be a Bronx resident and be able to travel within and outside the borough, including to Governors Island.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, or related field preferred

• Museum or arts organization experience preferred

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to understand and learn about contemporary art concepts and artworks. 

• Excellent organizational skills. 

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Computer proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Photoshop desirable. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-directed, ability to anticipate actions needed. Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 

• Ability to exercise discretion and to be a team player in an active office environment. 

Submission Requirements

You can apply by sending:

· Your personal information (Name, address, phone number, and email address)

· Cover letter noting the reason for your interest in this fellowship

· Two original art related writing samples (max. 500 words each)

· Your resume (max. 1 page)

 Please send your application only via Submittable.  

Dear Artists,

It has been a real pleasure to witness the development of your work throughout the Longwood @ Governors Island Residency. Each of you brought such creativity and dedication to the program, and we’re grateful for the energy you shared with the community.

As we wrap up the season, we’d love to hear your thoughts about your experience. Please take a few minutes to reflect on the residency and complete a short questionnaire. Your feedback is very valuable—it helps us understand what worked well and how we can continue to improve the program for future artists.

Thank you again for being part of this journey and for contributing to such a vibrant residency season.

Warmly,
Lucia

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025

REMINDER: Please read full guidelines HERE.
 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

SU-CASA is a community arts engagement program that places artists in residence at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City. The program provides selected artists with a stipend in exchange for creating and delivering arts programming for seniors. The program has two components: 

1. Artists will engage participating seniors in an art project or series of cultural programs throughout the residency, and 
2. the residency will include a public program component – exhibits, readings, performances, open houses,  or other cultural interactions open to the surrounding community.

Selected artists will work with the senior center, where they are placed to refine project goals and coordinate a schedule for residency activities and the use of facilities. 

For FY26, individual artists may apply for SU-CASA through their local arts council; any organization that submitted an eligible FY26 Cultural Development Fund proposal may apply for SU-CASA through DCLA. The program will support residencies for individuals at senior centers across the City’s 51 Council districts in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 

Bronx Council on the Arts is proud to be part of this program on behalf of the borough of the Bronx. BCA will accept applications from individual artists seeking residencies at participating senior centers in the Bronx only. 

Individual artists-in-residence will receive a stipend in the amount of $6000, an additional $2000 materials/supplies budget, and access to materials and supplies from Materials for the Arts. 

Individual artists are expected to provide a minimum of 20 contact hours of activity and can apply directly to participate in the program without a fiscal sponsor. 

All application components must be received no later than 11:59 PM on November 21, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their application status and, if selected, which senior centers are participating by February 2026. Residencies will take place between March 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026. 

 2026 Community Engagement Grants

Deadline is extended to: November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Since 1982, the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) has offered Community Engagement Grants (CEG) to enrich the cultural life of the borough by supporting high-quality community-based arts projects in all disciplines, genres, and styles.

For this grants program, “community” is defined as:

A geographic area;

A cultural, social, racial, or socio-economic demographic;

An artistic community.

The program is for Bronx-based artists who are not applying directly to the supporting and who are also: individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, or nonprofit organizations with an art mission or program. 

We fund projects via three Funds. Our new process allows you to apply for all three Funds at once:

Arts Fund (AF), supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). (AF) grants are open to individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit organizations with an annual budget under $100,000.

Community Arts (CA), supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) program. CA grants are open to individual artists with a fiscal sponsor, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles with a fiscal sponsor, and nonprofit organizations. 

New Work (NW), also supported by the NYSCA SCR program. NW grants are open to individual artists who generate new work.

Applicants will be considered for the maximum grant amount possible based on request amount and eligibility. The maximum will not exceed $12,500*.

New Work grants of up to $5,000

Arts Fund grants of up to $5,000

Community Arts grants of up to $7,500

*Please note that BCA's CEGs are funded by two separate funders:

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) funds AF.

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) funds CA and NW.

For more information, see complete guidelines here. 

Dear Bronx Dance Fund Recipients,

We are happy to have had you as part of BCA's 2025 Bronx Dance Fund Cohort. As part of your 2025 Bronx Dance Fund agreement, you agreed to submit a Final Report on your grant activities for the year when requested. This will complete your funding requirements.

Your report will help enrich our understanding of how the Bronx Dance Fund has impacted your work and continue to support the dance ecosystem of the Bronx.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Deadline: January 15, 2026

For questions or assistance, please contact:
 

• Tracey O'Reilly, Grantmaking Manager: tracey@bronxarts.org 
• Guadalupe Ambrosio, Grantmaking Associate: guadalupe@bronxarts.org 

We look forward to learning about your achievements and how this funding has supported your artistic practice. 

Are you a performer, visual artist, arts critic, arts historian, musician, curator, other artist or arts professional, or arts engaged community leader?

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) seeks artists, arts professionals, and nonprofit and community leaders to serve as panelists for our 2024 and future grant cycles.

BCA offers several grantmaking programs and distributes more than $750,000 of grant funds every to Bronx artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations. BCA Panelists review and score applications, provide invaluable panelist comments, and recommend recipients for funding. They play a key role in the grants process, and their knowledge and expertise are crucial in shaping the way public arts funds are distributed.

If this is you and you would like to help make a difference in the Bronx, please apply to serve on one of our grants panels!

Potential panelists from all boroughs are welcome to apply, as BCA’s different grant programs require panelists from in and outside of the Bronx. BCA supports panel diversity in all forms: age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, location, etc.

Selected panelists will be contacted when needed. All panelists receive an honorarium. 

For more info on BCA's grants, please visit this link.

Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)

Full Proposals Due : Wednesday, November 5 

The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including, but not limited to, dance, music, theater, performance act, and multi-disciplinary performance work.

BCVF is open to Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets of $250,000 or less. BCVF awards are intended to meaningfully impact the granted artist's career or the granted organization's development.

BCVF represents a significant investment in The Bronx's performing arts scene. The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) will develop long-term relationships with each grantee and remain actively engaged with grantees throughout the grant period and beyond.

There are two branches of BCVF grants:

• Concept Development grants will award up to $10,000 to grantees with compelling ideas in need of seed funding. Concept Development grantees will be eligible to apply for Production grants in the following grant cycle.
• Production grants will award up to $20,000 grantees who are ready to produce an already completed work.

All grantees will be eligible for an additional $2,500 in Professional Enhancement Funds, which can be used for professional skill-building, learning opportunities, or capacity-strengthening initiatives.

As part of your grant agreement for your 2025 Community Engagement Grant, you agreed to submit a Final Report on your grant activities for the year.

Please complete this Final Report as soon as possible.

Completing this Final Report will complete your funding requirements.

BCA has combined the four different Final Report forms into one Submittable form. If you received more than one Community Engagement Grant, please include data for all of them.

Community Engagement Grants:

• Arts Fund
• Community Arts
• New Work

If you have any questions about your Final Report, please contact BCA Grants Manager Tracey O’Reilly at tracey@bronxarts.org.